When discussing the rollcall of musicians who had joined his ensemble over the years, Frank Zappa credited one artist with playing beyond even his abilities.

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This week, I’ve got another four albums for your listening ears. There will be three new albums from the past week (on a ...

This week, I’ve got another four albums for your listening ears. There will be three new albums from the past week (on a ...

Twenty-five years ago, I stumbled into a tiny bar show by a ferocious Los Angeles outfit called The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs.

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Little Feat will begin 'The Last Farewell Tour' in the spring of 2026, kicking off a global goodbye to the legendary swamp rockers.

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